CFIB statement on Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increase
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises to $17.00 per hour on Oct. 1, CFIB continues to urge the Nova Scotia government to return to a once-a-year increase. Raising wages…
Atlantic small businesses pay up to 146% more in property tax: CFIB
DARTMOUTH: Small businesses across Atlantic Canada are paying a built-in property tax premium simply because their property is used for business, finds a new report from the Canadian Federation of…
CFIB releases statement on Nova Scotia minimum wage increase
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises to $16.75 per hour today, small business owners unfortunately know a second increase to $17.00 is coming on October 1, 2026. “CFIB continues…
CFIB: Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs
HALIFAX: The long-term small business confidence index lost 9.5 points, dropping to 55.8 points in March, finds the March Business Barometer® by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Just…
2026 Red Tape Report Card: Nova Scotia earns an A grade
NOVA SCOTIA: Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 16th annual Red Tape Report Card, released Jan. 28 during Red…
Red Tape Awareness Week focus on making life easier for Canadians: CFIB
HALIFAX: The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM is back from January 26 to January 30 for its 17th year. This year’s focus will be on…
CFIB small businesses must be top priority as MP’s return to Ottawa
HALIFAX: With a week to go before Parliament resumes, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to make 2026 a year of the entrepreneur…